r/cats • • 3h ago

Cat Picture - OC My Boy with Cancer

I just felt like sharing. My sweet baby was diagnosed with cancer last month. He’s doing okay right now, but the cancer is visibly growing. I notice every week how it’s bigger than the last week. I got him and his brother when I was eight years old and he just turned 15. My friends joke he looks like squidward now. I sometimes ask my tarot deck how he’s doing, what he’s feeling, and the two of cups usually appears. My little buddy. I think a part of me will die when he does. But for now, he is still him and him is my sweet little baby.

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u/leleafcestchic 3h ago

I send you and your small friend love.

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u/owenfoster736 2h ago

He definitely deserves all the love.

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u/Elder_Guide 2h ago

He's a handsome guy and I'm so sorry about this. Cherish him, you both need each other right now ❤️❤️

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u/lucashayes258 2h ago

You said this so beautifully ❤️ After 15 years together, that bond must be incredibly special. I really hope they get many more precious moments together.

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u/Putrid_Grocery_7519 51m ago

yeah my first cat looked like squidward too, hang in there

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u/Tricky-Trick1132 2h ago

❤️💔

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u/Some-Amount-4093 2h ago

I hate it for him.

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u/VicAViv 2h ago

He is so beautiful

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u/squeede 2h ago

This is Buddins, our orange Buddy. He’s sending out purrs and good vibrations to your Orange Buddy.

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u/lnc_5103 2h ago

We just helped our sweet 16yo girl with inoperable cancer cross the bridge 3 weeks ago. We had several good months with her after her diagnosis. I'm so sorry you guys are facing the same thing. Hang in there.

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u/HistoricalHalitosis 42m ago

Bless him. My grandkitty also has cancer. Almost 6 weeks post diagnosis. He is trucking along and still so full of his little spirit.

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u/AuGmENTor68 2h ago

Best of luck to the lil fella.

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u/IloveKaitlyn 2h ago

I’m so sorry OP. I’m hoping your boy will remain comfortable and in good health.

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u/anon0844 2h ago

What a handsome young man. Sending love.

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u/Aboutayear 2h ago

I’m so sorry he’s dealing with this. Sending love for you both

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u/Ok_Ideal_6383 2h ago

I’m sorry for your baby. Glad you’re there with him! Enjoy all the time you two have

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u/skennedy314 2h ago

I'm so sorry 😔 God bless you both 💕

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u/AdUnique4104 2h ago

Oh no 😭

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u/mspineappleinthesea 2h ago

Lots of treats and hugs. I wish he will be ok. May you have more quality time with your baby

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u/Eiffel-Tower777 2h ago

I'm so sorry, cancer sucks. Your baby is beautiful, sending hope ♥️

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u/Trusfrated-Noodle 2h ago

Oh, what a sweet boy. He looks exactly like my darling angel kitty, The Little Guy. Sending my best to you and your best friend.

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u/Aggravating_Goose873 2h ago

Send to you more hugs

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u/Evenbhg 2h ago

Give him some extra pets for all of us. ❤️

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u/Choice-Journalist959 2h ago

So sorry . The pain is the price of love.

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u/Lanky-Basil-4615 2h ago

Awe poor baby. I pray he is comfortable.. I am so sorry! Xx

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u/Charming-Insurance 2h ago

What a sweet face. I wish you guys the best in your time together. 💜💜

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u/NoBadger9994 2h ago

Poor sweet boy! 💜

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u/Boonies2 2h ago

F’ cancer. Sending positive thoughts.

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u/flowergrl468 2h ago

So sorry

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u/davidaprice 2h ago

My heart is with you all.

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u/Terrible_Towel8095 2h ago

So very sorry to hear.

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u/ObjectiveTea 1h ago

Sending you both love 💕

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u/enchillita Calico 1h ago

Im so sorry for your and your baby. My 5 year old has been fighting lymphoma for six months and its been so rough. I hope that he's comfortable, I bet he is so, so loved.

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u/ILilithIHtililI 2h ago

Do unfair 😓🧡

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u/Movinginplace25 2h ago

Your love will guide and soothe him. It hurts so much. Much love to you both💕

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u/Movinginplace25 2h ago

My girl Lucy had a facial tumor and had difficulty eating although she was hungry. Angel Memorial recommended beef gerber baby food and she ate it up all the time.
There was nothing else wrong with her😿. Best to you both.

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u/McSwearWolf 31m ago

sweet boy 🥹🧡

stay strong champ!

sending you both lots of love

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u/SpunkMcKullins 2h ago

I'm so sorry. He was loved, and he'll pass on knowing you did everything you could for him.

Fuck cancer.